CHAPTER 2: ROOFTOP

Everything was a blur. She couldn't makeup what was in front of her. She blinked in hopes of clearing her vision. A white shirt, she blinked again. Blue eyes, blonde hair, "Who is this?" she thought. "Why am I on the ground?" she sat up.

"What happened?" she asked the blue eyed guy.

"There he is! In the alley!" Steve turned to see the mob running toward them. Within a second, he picked up the girl and sprinted away from the mob. Being a man of speed, they both gained some distance from the mob.

"Damn!" Steve cursed. They reached a dead end.

"Steve! Steve! Who is she?" a woman from the bunch pointed out the girl on Steve's arms.

Steve looked around the alley for a way out. A ladder! It was placed high on a wall which normal, average people could not reach. Steve, however, was not like normal, average people. Steve put the girl down on her feet and turned his back on her. "Ride on my back," he said. The girl paused and stared at him with a confused look on her face. "Please, ma'am," he pleaded. She was hesitant and slightly dizzy but wrapped her arms around his neck anyway. He held her knees and locked it on his sides. In swift motion, he jumped on the top cover of a garbage can.

She closed her eyes and for a moment, regretted the decision of riding on his back. "This is just a dream…this is not really happening," she tried to convince herself.

In perfect precision, Steve lunged toward the ladder, grabbed one of its bars and climbed up 10 floors until they reached rooftop. Upon reaching solid ground, he placed the girl on her feet and looked down the building. The mob just stared up and in defeat, slowly dispersed. He let out a sigh of relief. He then turned to his right and saw the girl staring at him, looking confused.

"Umm.. Hi.." Steve let out an apologetic smile.

"Okay, who are you? Why were those people chasing you? Are you a criminal?!" She slowly backed away.

"Ma'am, I'm so sorry. It's not what you think." He took a step near her.

"You're a criminal! And those people down there were trying to catch you!" She looked to her side and saw a metal pipe. She picked it up and raised it against him. "Don't come near me! Or else..or else I'll hit you!" She held the pipe tighter. "I'm pretty strong, you know!"

Steve wasn't afraid of the pipe. He has battled against stronger opponents. He knew well that he could easily dodge the pipe if she swung it toward him. He, however, wanted to gain her trust and prove to her that he was not a criminal. "Easy, easy.. now relax.. I'm not a criminal," he raised his hands and took a step back.

"Why would I trust you?! I saw those people chase after you!"

"Look, they chased me not because I'm a criminal…but because…." He didn't want to tell her that they were chasing him because they wanted his autograph. This girl didn't know who he was and he would like it to stay that way. He looked around for an excuse and saw the billboard of the band "Great Chain," a famous band who's going to have a show in the city next week. "…because..you see, we found a Great Chain ticket on the floor. The owner must have accidentally dropped it and left the area. We reached for the ticket at the same time. I was nearest to the ticket so I got it before they did." He hated lying. "Great Chain tickets are expensive and they wanted to get it from me so they chased me."

"How do I know you're not lying?" her brown eyes sharply looking at blue ones. "Prove it."

Steve reached for his pocket, opened up his wallet and pulled out a Great Chain ticket. Tony Stark had some extra tickets and gave him one a few days ago. He had a ticket so technically, he wasn't lying. At least he'd like to think that so as to make him feel less guilty.

The girl cautiously reached for the ticket, "Let me see," and examined it. "Okay fine. I believe you," and handed the ticket back to him.

"See, nothing to be afraid of. Now, if you would kindly put that pipe down, Ma'am." He requested.

She put the pipe down and looked around, "Now how do we get down from here?" Steve looked around. The city looked wonderful from where they were standing. The statuesque buildings looked high and mighty and the busy streets filled with cars and people. So different from the New York City he remembered 70 years ago.

"Hey, I hate to break your moment but how do we get down from here?" she interrupted him.

With a smirk he said, "That wouldn't be a problem."

It was nearing sunset and they were standing outside a local café. People were staring at them and it made the girl feel slightly awkward and slightly annoyed.

"I'm sorry about this afternoon." Steve broke the silence.

"It's okay. It was a little crazy but it's okay. The view from the rooftop was great at least I got to see the city at top view for the first time. I'm kind of new here that's why."

"Oh wow, I don't make great welcomes now do I." Steve apologized.

"It's alright. I needed an adventure anyway." She flashed him a smile.

"By the way, Steve Rogers," he put out his hand.

"Ella Day," she shook his.

Author's Note: Alright! That was Chapter 2! Thank you, by the way, for your kind reviews for Chapter 1! It means a lot that you guys liked it! I hope you like the second one as much as the first :) Send me a review and tell me what you think of this chapter! I'd love to hear from you guys :) Stay tuned for more. :) NewSpring, out!